Centara Hotels & Resorts has announced significant advancements in its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives, emphasizing its dedication to sustainable tourism and enhancing Thailand’s hospitality industry through conscientious business practices.

Guided by a commitment to innovation, family values, and environmental accountability, Centara is enhancing its sustainability framework to create measurable impacts on guests, local communities, and the environment.

Thirayuth Chirathivat, CEO of Centara Hotels & Resorts, stated, “Business growth must go hand-in-hand with responsibility toward society, the environment, and the communities we serve.” He pointed out that the company is committed to achieving GSTC certification across all properties while reducing waste and emissions.

A Blueprint for a Brighter Future

Centara has made consistent progress in environmental management since 2009, nearing two decades of achievements in all areas of ESG. The newly established C-E-N-T-A-R-A Sustainability Blueprint serves as a strategic framework outlining the company’s sustainable development across seven key areas.

Environmental Excellence – Progressing Towards Net Zero

Centara is focused on efficient resource management to minimize emissions and promote a low-carbon future, with notable achievements including:

• Aiming for a 40% reduction in GHG emissions per occupied room by 2029, with a current reduction of 35% so far, surpassing Thailand’s hotel industry average by 51.9%.

Commitment to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 is centered around:

1. Reducing emissions intensity by 40% by 2029.
2. Enhancing sustainable supply chain procedures.
3. Aligning financial decisions with environmental goals.

Renewable Energy and Efficiency

• Solar cells have been installed in 14 hotels, leading to a reduction of over 2,970 tonnes of CO₂e emissions.
• From January to October 2025, Centara produced 4,780 MWh of renewable energy, covering 4% of its total electricity use.

Water Management

• Achieved a 30.1% decline in water usage, exceeding the 20% target based on 2019 figures.

Community Empowerment

• Aspects such as preventing food waste through partnerships and assisting local entrepreneurs highlight Centara’s social commitment.

For more details on Centara’s initiatives, visit Centara’s official page.